International Economics category: 4483 books
The Nigerian Oil Economy
From Prosperity to Glut
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2017
The development of Nigeria's oil industry is examined comprehensively in this book, originally published in 1984. It charts the changing course of her economy and examines the dramatic effect oil has had on Nigeria's domestic and international policies. Oil has enabled her to command a powerful position...
Governing the Transatlantic Conflict over Agricultural Biotechnology
Contending Coalitions, Trade Liberalisation and Standard Setting
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2007
Delays in approving genetically modified crops and foods in the European Union have led to a high profile trade conflict with the United States. This book analyses the EU-US conflict and uses it as a case study to explore the governance of new technologies.
The transatlantic conflict over GM...
by J. R. Arnold
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 1961
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 1961
As every schoolboy knows, Canada is one of the larger trading countries of the world but, from the point of view of balancing her international merchandise trade payments, she does not export enough. The purpose of this book is to describe, not in broad economic terms, but in daily practical detail,...
State-Owned Multinationals
Governments in Global Business
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
This book provides a deep understanding of state-owned multinationals (SOMNCs) and their role in global business. SOMNCs have emerged as a force to contend with in global competition, and their study connects several fields such as economics, political economy, international business and global strategy....
by International Monetary Fund. Research Dept.
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2006
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook is packed with country specific facts, figures, and worldwide projections that present the outlook for growth, inflation, trade, and other economic developments in a clear, practical format. Leading international economists pull together the latest data on key topics,...
Governing Global Finance
The Evolution and Reform of the International Financial Architecture
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2011
This book deals with the recent problems arising from the growth of financial globalization (i.e. the growing integration of capital markets across national borders), as reflected in the current global financial crisis, and the need to improve what has come to be known as the international financial architecture.
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Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2010
As tariffs on imports of manufactures have been reduced as a result of multi-lateral trade negotiations, interest in the extent to which existing nontariff barriers may distort and restrict international trade is growing. Accurate and reliable measures are needed in order to address the issues involving...
by Khee Giap Tan, Trieu Duong Luu Nguyen, Divya Chandran;Kong Yam Tan
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
As cities continue to play an increasingly significant role in driving economic growth in many countries, competition among cities have shifted from the national level to the global arena. In this context, international benchmarks for cities are vital for businesses and individuals to make informed...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2010
The problems of a troubled world economy and the essentially political issues of how it should be managed make up the stuff of international political economy. The overwhelming importance of these questions has drawn ever increasing numbers of students and teachers in universities, colleges and schools...
Chile 1970–73: Economic Development and Its International Setting
Self Criticism of the Unidad Popular Government’s Policies
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
One of the main objectives of the Unidad Popular ('Popular Unity') Govern ment was to attain Chile's evolution towards more advanced forms of social organization within the framework of strictly respected democracy. This objective, which is deeply inherent in every human being and conse quently...
International Business
Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016
Business transactions and partnerships across borders have become easier than ever due to globalization and global digital connectivity. As part of this shift in the business sphere, managers, executives, and strategists across industries must acclimate themselves with the challenges and opportunities...
by Petros C. Mavroidis
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2016
A detailed examination of the GATT regime for international trade, discussing the negotiating record, policy background, economic rationale, and case law.
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was created alongside other towering achievements of the post-World War II era, including...
International Strategy of Emerging Market Firms
Absorbing Global Knowledge and Building Competitive Advantage
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Emerging economies are expected to be in the driver's seat of the global economy in the medium and long term. Large multinational corporations will account for much of this activity.
In this textbook, Andrei Panibratov explains how emerging market firms accumulate and exploit market knowledge...
Global Economic Disparity
A Dynamic Force in Geoeconomic Competition of Superpowers
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2015
The world is a veritable stage for superpowers. Major historical events are best viewed as the outcomes of games played by superpowers for their own economic interests. The objective of this book is to explore the primary cause of global historical events. A global economic disparity (GED) motivates...